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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,884.64, 23,817.84 and 6,017.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,884.64, 23,817.84 and 6,017.63 is: 9,022.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,884.64 : 23,817.84 = 6,017.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,884.64/23,817.84 = 6,017.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,884.64x = 23,817.84 × 6,017.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,884.64x = 143,326,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,326,948.52/15,884.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.99

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